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As a coach you are a guide, an inspiration, a mentor and a role model. You have a passion for the sport of swimming and for coaching athletes. With all of these roles, you may sometimes find that you need some help and guidance.

WELCOME TO DOPING CONTROL

Doping Control rules are in place for all athletes. Individuals attending major competitions are subject to drug testing regardless of whether or not they are a National Team member, an Olympian or a first place finisher.

Doping Control rules can be confusing for athletes, coaches and parents, and it is critical that any questions/concerns be clarified. Costly mistakes can be made that not only count against the athlete, but count against all of USA Swimming.

Doping Control takes place during competitions and with no-advance-notice (Out-of-Competition testing). Athletes must check the status of all medications prior to using them, and ensure that they have filed the necessary paperwork to be in the strictest compliance with doping control rules. Swimmers are subject to testing by FINA (the international federation for aquatic sports world-wide), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USA Swimming is responsible for the compliance of U.S. Swimmers with the rules and regulations surrounding doping control and does not determine who is selected for testing.

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Report Doping

Per USADA's website: "In its mission to preserve the integrity of competition, inspire true sport, and protect the rights of athletes, USADA is unwavering in its belief that every athlete has the right to compete on a clean and level playing field, free from the pressures and influences of performance-enhancing drugs. For this reason, USADA makes available a number of ways to report the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in sport in an effort to protect clean athletes and promote clean competition."

Doping Control Resources

USA Swimming athletes are subject to testing by various testing organizations. Explore the educational and interactive websites available from these organizations and familiarize yourself with the many facets of Doping Control. The first step in preparing for Doping Control is determining if your medications are permitted or require advance approval. Many resources are available to assist you in taking this step.

The 2015 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List is in effect January 1, 2015-December 31, 2015.

Testing

Gain an understanding of the different types of Doping Control (In-Competition and Out-of-Competition) and become familiar with the responsibilities of USA Swimming athletes in this important aspect of sport. Watch USADA's video to see what happens in a drug test, and check out who has been tested by FINA and USADA.

Dietary Supplements

In an effort to maintain the integrity of our sport and the safety of our athletes, USA Swimming has taken a proactive role in making athletes and coaches more aware of the risks involved in the use of commercially available dietary supplements that have been linked to enhancing performance. Along with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), USA Swimming considers dietary supplements “take at your own risk,” placing full responsibility for any effects and repercussions on the athlete.